Corylus americana

Common Name: American Hazel

Plant Type: Shrub

Habitat: Woodland

Light Requirements: Part sun-Shade

Soil Moisture: dry, mesic

Soil Type: All

Height: 5 - 12 ft

Bloom Time: early spring - late winter

Flower Colour: Brown, Red

Seed Ripens: late summer to fall

Germination Requirements: Seed is hydrophilic, intolerant of dry storage. Seed will germinate upon being shifted to 70°F after 90 - 140 days of moist, cold stratification at 40°F

Details/Comments: Wildlife love the nuts. Lovely fall colour. Male - catkins

Picture Copyright: John Oyston